Things to Do in The Orkney Isles

⭐ 4.6

Indoor Soft Play

Pickaquoy Centre

Kirkwall's multi-purpose leisure hub combines swimming, cinema screenings, and soft play with dining options, making it a one-stop destination for active family fun in the Orkney Isles.

⭐ 4.6

Museums & Galleries

The Orkney Museum

Discover Orkney's fascinating heritage at this wheelchair-accessible museum in historic Tankerness House, showcasing island life through the ages in the heart of Kirkwall.

⭐ 5.0

Adventure & Activity Centres

Orkan Adventures

Active outdoor pursuits centre on Burray offering adventurous experiences for families seeking excitement in Orkney's stunning island setting, though facilities are limited.

⭐ 4.6

Museums & Galleries

Fossil and Heritage Centre

Discover ancient treasures and local history on Burray at this accessible museum showcasing fascinating fossils and island heritage, with wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout.

⭐ 4.7

Farm Parks

Corrigal Farm Museum

Step back in time at this traditional Orkney farmstead where little ones can discover rural island life, complete with onsite dining and baby-friendly facilities in the Harray countryside.

⭐ 4.7

Museums & Galleries

The Pier Arts Centre

Experience rotating art exhibitions and creative family workshops throughout the year at this Stromness gallery on the Orkney Isles, where visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic.

⭐ 4.8

Museums & Galleries

Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum

Explore the dramatic naval heritage of Orkney's famous wartime anchorage through fascinating exhibits at this Hoy museum dedicated to Scapa Flow's maritime history.

⭐ 4.9

Museums & Galleries

Kirbuster Museum

Step back in time at this traditional Orkney farmhouse museum in Birsay, where visitors can explore authentic island heritage while enjoying picnic grounds and an onsite restaurant.

⭐ 4.7

Sightseeing & Attractions

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

Step into Scotland's ancient past at this remarkably preserved 5,000-year-old Stone Age settlement, where families can explore original dwellings and discover how Neolithic people lived on Orkney's windswept coast.